Master of Architecture Professional Degree Path B Course Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester

ARCH 701	Architectural Design	6
SARC 600	The Common Course	3
ARCH 721	Structural Design for Dynamic Loads	3
ARCH 614	Architectural Analysis: Key Buildings of Modernism	3
		15

Spring Semester

ARCH 702	Architectural Design Comprehensive Studio	6
ARCH 723	Design Development	4
ARCH 725	Environmental Control Systems and Lighting	4
	Open Elective	3
		16

Path B Advanced Standing Curriculum Second Year

Fall Semester

ARCH 801	Architectural Design Option Studio	6
AR H	Architectural History Elective	3
ARCH 880 ¹	Teaching Experience	3
ARCH	Building Elective	3
	Open Elective	3
		18

Spring Semester

ARCH 802 ²	Architectural Design Option Studio / Thesis	6
ARCH 848	Professional Practice	3
ARCH	Architecture Elective	3
	Open Elective	3
		16

Degree Total

Notes

1. All graduate students must take either ARCH 880 (Teaching Experience, three credits), or ARCH 782 (Independent Study, three credits), prior to graduation. ARCH 880 involves serving as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate class, with teaching assignments coordinated by the chair. ARCH 782 involves independent research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member.

2. Students may pursue a thesis in lieu of ARCH 802. Thesis students must take ARCH 821 (Design Research Seminar, three credits) and receive approval from the chair.